Manager Electronic Monitoring

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Job Title : Manager Electronic Monitoring, Fisheries NZ
• Role type
• : Permanent, full-time
• Location
• : Wellington
• General Salary Range B
• : starting salary $138,938 to $170,851 depending on skills and experienceKei te tino whai whakaaro ngā tāngata o Aotearoa ki ā rātau mahinga ika me te taiao moana.Ko tā Te Tini a Tangaroa, he whakahaere i ngā rawa ika kia tino whai hua ai mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa.Mā te mahi me mātau ka hoki koe ki te kāinga i runga i te mōhio i whai kiko ō mahi mō te whakahaere o ngā mahi whakahaere i ngā rawa ika o Aotearoa me te taiao moana whānui kia toitū ai.New Zealanders care deeply about their fisheries and marine environment.Fisheries New Zealand works to ensure that fisheries resources are managed in a way that provides the greatest overall benefit to New Zealanders.Working with us means that every day you'll go home knowing you've made a positive contribution to the sustainable management of New Zealand's valuable fisheries resources and their wider marine environment.
• About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga
• This role—and the team you'll lead—plays a critical part in the ongoing evolution and delivery of Fisheries New Zealand's On-board Cameras Programme.As Manager Electronic Monitoring, you'll drive the evolution of our electronic monitoring capability, ensuring it remains innovative, efficient, and responsive to the needs of MPI, our customers, and stakeholders. You'll lead improvements in technology, data workflows, and operational procedures to deliver greater efficiency and value.Your focus will be on leading a high-performing team, streamlining processes, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. You'll act as a key influencer and thought leader promoting the benefits of electronic monitoring and ensuring the service remains at the forefront of innovation.
• About You - Mōu
• We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in complex environments, embraces agile delivery, and can bring cross-functional teams together to achieve continuous improvement and improved business outcomes.You'll be the strategic leader for the programme; identifying and driving technology enhancements and transforming business processes. You'll be adept at managing risk and ensure all work is delivered within agreed timeframes and budgets, and aligned with on-going business objectives.Additionally, you'll oversee day-to-day electronic monitoring operations and, with support from two team leaders, foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• What We're Ideally Looking for :
• Demonstrated experience leading people change through transformational projects
• Strong project management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience working within government agencies to develop policy and operational processes
• Proven skills in budgeting, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Experience driving technology improvements that maintain a modern and effective service
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead from the front
• A commitment to privacy and maintaining a high standard of assuranceYou do not need to meet all role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.
• About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū
• The Manager Electronic Monitoring oversees a team of approximately 15 staff with 2-3 direct reports. The role of the Manager is to provide direction and oversight of activities, alongside a focus on team performance and development. Team members are located in both Nelson and Wellington and are predominantly conducting video footage review functions for the on-board cameras programme. Your success will be your ability to bring people together, influence and to enhance our technology and processes.
• About MPI
• Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua
• We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.
• Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua
• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses / framesWe are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and / or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the . To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
• Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 29 October
• 2025.
• If you have any questions about the role, please email
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